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Per Diem - Clinical Assistant, Inpatient Medicine (7 Mandell)

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Blood Pressure, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Nursing, Communication Skills, Eating Disorders, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Medications, Medicine, Nursing Credentials, Nutrition, Pain Management, Pastoral Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Procedure Development, Pulmonary Disease, Registered Nurse (RN), Set Goals, Social Work
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Summary/Department Summary:
7 Mandell is a 32-bed Inpatient Medical Unit providing comprehensive and high-quality, family-centered care for patients spanning from infancy to young adulthood. Operating 24/7, patient populations served include those with restrictive eating disorders, behavioral health issues, as well as gastroenterology, complex care, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, infectious diseases, and general pediatric conditions. Our interdisciplinary team—comprising registered nurses, clinical assistants, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, nutrition support staff, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavioral health technicians, and pastoral care—works collaboratively to meet the full spectrum of patient care needs. We focus on assessment, planning, medication and pain management, as well as patient and family education, with a commitment to continuous care evaluation and improvement. The unit sets goals to deliver high-quality, family-centered care, ensure a safe environment, and improve care delivery and patient outcomes. Additionally, we support research and training for clinical staff while fostering a learning environment that educates patients, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
  • Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene, obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of unit.
  • Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
  • Per Diem; rotating days/evenings/nights and weekends.  Mix of 8 and 12 hour shifts.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
  • 1 year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.

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Boston Children's Hospital